Bob Larrivee is a recognized expert in the application of advanced technologies and process improvement to solve business problems and enhance business operations. In his career, Bob has led many projects and authored hundreds of e-books, industry reports, blogs, articles, and infographics. In addition, he has served as host and guest subject matter expert on a wide variety of webinars, podcasts, virtual events, and lectured at seminars and conferences around the globe.

How prepared are you for a disaster? As we leave hurricane season behind us and make way for the winter storms ahead, consider that a disaster can also include a burst water pipe, fire, wind, and other...

Many businesses look at information security from the perspective of locking down devices and repositories, trying to control access, and even preventing technology use out of fear that something might...

Every day, we are hit with more news alerts about data breaches, systems being hacked, and all kinds of implications that the weakest link in the information ecosystem is the technology. Yet, for many...

When I talk with folks about workflow issues, the focus of discussion typically turns to technology or the potential use of it. Until we understand the underlying reasons for the issue, technology alone...

2016 brought about some interesting changes in the information management industry. Among the big changes in the supplier landscape, we saw Dell acquire EMC, who then sold its Documentum solutions to OpenText,...

Something to consider when discussing analytics for process automation and business insight is that information can be, and is being, captured from multiple sources, including social media, blogs, websites,...

Since the advent of document imaging, the question around paper use and the challenge of paper reduction remain persistent. Organizations are willing to accept that paper-clogged processes impede their...

I find it interesting that so many organizations using SharePoint have not explored it fully as far as its capabilities. When it comes to following the Microsoft Roadmap, nearly one-third of organizations...

This is a question that many organizations should be asking and prepared to answer when it comes to process. For many organizations, the answer is, "Yes, we have someone responsible," and this may well...

Ask someone about their business processes, and the average worker will describe the activities they undertake. For many, the underlying business process is a hidden entity that keeps the business running....

In business, the act of finding information we need is an everyday occurrence and the focus is heavily shifting to risk management and compliance. In fact, there was a significant shift in focus to risk...

The mantra of our industry has long been one of "being paper-free." This is not new; we have been chanting this since the early days of document imaging. Overcoming the differences between acceptance of...

We know there are risks of data loss and data breaches by external hackers and fraudsters. We see this reported daily. While this is of concern, it is the internal threat of theft by staff or ex-staff...

Just look at the news and you see reports of data breaches, ranging from retail stores to major corporations and, yes, even government agencies. The type of information that is personally identifiable...